Inglês

digital

gb/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl/ us/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl/
A2 Inglês
~ 400
Aceções
0 aceções
adjective B1 property
1

Relating to computers or technology

Using computers or other electronic devices to store or send information.

Padrão de uso: [something] is digital
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'digital' with 'online'. Not all digital things are online; some are offline but still electronic.
Sinónimos
electronic (Emphasizes the use of electrical signals but not always specifically about computers.)
Antónimos
analog (Describes systems or devices that represent data in a continuous physical form rather than digitally.)
Colocações
digital device |digital technology |digital media |digital platform |digital content
Temas
technology |communication |media |science
Exemplos
  • The company is investing heavily in digital marketing.
  • She prefers reading digital books on her tablet.
  • Many traditional businesses are moving to digital platforms.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • I use a digital camera for my photos.
  • This store sells digital music online.
  • My phone has many digital tools.
adjective technical B2 property
2

Representing data as numbers

Showing or using numbers to store and send information, not continuous signals.

Padrão de uso: [something] is digital
Erro comum:
Some learners think 'digital' only means 'on the internet', but it also refers to how information is stored and processed.
Sinónimos
binary (Refers specifically to the two-number (0 and 1) system used in most digital technology.)
Antónimos
analog (Uses continuous signals instead of discrete numbers.)
Colocações
digital signal |digital format |digital data
Temas
technology |science
Exemplos
  • The audio is converted into a digital signal before transmission.
  • Digital data can be stored and copied without loss of quality.
  • Modern cameras save images as digital files.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • The watch shows the time in digital numbers.
  • Music is stored in a digital file.
  • Digital signals are easy to send.
adjective technical A2 property
3

Showing numbers electronically

Showing numbers on an electronic screen instead of moving parts.

Padrão de uso: [something] is digital
Sinónimos
electronic display (General term for any display using electronics, not just numbers.)
Antónimos
analog display (Uses moving parts or continuous scales instead of electronic numbers.)
Colocações
digital watch |digital clock |digital display
Temas
technology |daily life |communication
Exemplos
  • He wears a digital watch on his wrist.
  • The scoreboard has been replaced with a digital display.
  • They installed a new digital thermostat in the office.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • I bought a digital clock for my room.
  • My camera has a digital screen.
  • The car has a digital speedometer.
adjective technical B2 property
4

Operated by fingers or touch

Used or controlled by your fingers, like a touchscreen.

Sinónimos
manual (Means operated by hand, not necessarily using technology.)
Colocações
digital control |digital input
Temas
technology |body
Exemplos
  • The device features a digital interface operated by finger gestures.
  • Digital controls allow for quick adjustments during operation.
  • The piano uses digital keys that respond to touch sensitivity.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • I use a digital screen with my fingers.
  • This game has a digital control pad.
  • The machine has a digital button.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
digital
IPA
GB/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl/
US/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl/
Sílabas e acento
di - git - al (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (di)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
  • Base: digital
Família de palavras
Core family
digitally adverb
Related words
digit noun B1 digitize verb C1 digitization noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
analog adjective B2
Advanced or less common
digitalize verb B2 digitalization noun C1
Expressões

digital age

1
/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl ˈeɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase

Modern era of digital technology

The time we live in now, when computers and the internet are very important in daily life.

Exemplos
  • We are living in the digital age, where information is instantly available.
  • In the digital age, businesses must adapt quickly to new technologies.

digital divide

2
/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl dɪvˈaɪd/
fixed phrase

Gap in access to technology

The difference between people who can use modern technology and those who cannot.

Exemplos
  • Efforts are being made to close the digital divide in rural areas.
  • The pandemic highlighted the digital divide between students.

digital native

5
/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl nˈeɪtɪv/
fixed phrase

Person raised with technology

A person who has used computers and the internet since they were young.

Exemplos
  • As a digital native, she finds new apps easy to learn.
  • Digital natives often prefer texting over phone calls.

go digital

4
/ɡˈoʊ dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl/
fixed phrase

Switch to using digital technology

To start using digital technology instead of older methods.

Exemplos
  • The newspaper decided to go digital to reach more readers online.
  • Many banks are going digital to improve efficiency.

digital footprint

3
/dˈɪd͡ʒɪtəl fˈʊtpɹˌɪnt/
fixed phrase

Record of online activities

Information about you that stays on the internet because of what you do online.

Exemplos
  • Be careful about what you post; it becomes part of your digital footprint.
  • Be careful what you post; it all becomes part of your digital footprint.
  • Employers sometimes check applicants’ digital footprints before hiring.
  • Employers sometimes check a candidate's digital footprint before hiring.
  • Parents are advised to manage their children's digital footprint from an early age.

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